The PMSE band manager JFMG today announced that that their capital has been purchased by the broadcast transmission provider Arqiva.Arquiva already own spectrum purchased from Ofcom, and the financial resources to buy more as it becomes available. This may provide additional spectrum availability for PMSE users.Details are on the JFMG website here

Monday, 2 February 2009

Ofcom has published its consultation on the clearing of the 800MHz band after DSO. This process requires the removal of PMSE from channel 69. Various alternatives are discussed for substitute PMSE spectrum, with the preferred option being channel 38. The costs of replacing equipment are also discussed.The consultation paper can be found here.The closing date for the consultation is 20 April 2009.